OSHA Injury Report: Delta Air Lines - RDU

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Bag Handling

What happened

On [REDACTED] EE was working flight 5198 DCA at [REDACTED]. At approximately [REDACTED] EE was loading bags into bin 3. EE successfully loaded the first 8 bags but due to a 40-minute delay EE stopped loading the bin. EE returned [REDACTED] to load the remaining 7 gate check bags. While lifting the third to last bag EE turned to their right and felt a sudden give in their hip. EE struggled to stand back up but managed to come out of the bin. EE continued to experience pain in lower back and right hip. EE was having difficulty bending down or sitting down. EE located OSMs on duty and notified them of the injury. VAT was closed and not contacted. EE was provided ice for their hip. EE continued to experience extreme pain and OSM decided to take her to Brier Creek Wake Medical Center.

Injury or illness

Strained Muscle Body Part Hip

Object or substance involved

Bags - Passenger

Summary line

Strained Muscle Body Part Right Hip Body Movement Bags - Passenger

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year 2025. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.